I first heard of this anthology when Catherynne M. Valente tweeted about it back in May. She said: "Please please buy this, I genuinely think my story in it is one of my best, if not my actual best ever." Well. As a huge fan of hers, how could I refuse? And then...and then I … Continue reading Someone in Time: Tales of Time Crossed Romance
Some books feel perfect for the time and place. Angélique Lalonde's Glorious Frazzled Beings has been one of those books for me. In the middle of a hard few weeks, when I was overwhelmed and grieving and anxious and in pain, this collection of short stories was exactly what I needed. A quote on the … Continue reading Where White Sand Water Meets Water of Aching Blue: Glorious Frazzled Beings by Angélique Lalonde
It's time for another seasonal roundup! I do love a good seasonal read to really wallow in the unique characteristics of whatever time of year I happen to be experiencing. I think I would hate living in a place that didn't have seasons. Right now, in my part of the world, spring is creeping in. … Continue reading Springtime Reading Roundup
As I write this, the rain outside has turned to snow, the wood stove is glowing with warmth beside me, and I have a little striped cat stretched out on my lap in contentment. It is Christmas Eve day, and although in many ways this is a strange and sad holiday, I also have lots … Continue reading The Tall Tales Now that We Told by the Fire: Christmas Reads 2020
The lady herself: Muriel Spark in 1960. For a long time, Muriel Spark was a name in the back of my mind. I saw her books in used bookstores and thought, I should read those. I knew of the film adaptation of The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie, but I wasn't sure about it—not only … Continue reading Muriel Spark & Me
Historically significant times are not exactly the most restful to be living in. Over the past six months or so of life during pandemic (heartbreaking), rebellion (yes!), and change (stressful though necessary), I have found myself turning to short stories as a means of temporary escape. When my mind was whirling too much to settle … Continue reading Mrs. Golightly and Other Stories…and other stories
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